European stock markets rally after report of ‘secret outreach' by Iran to try to end war

UK's FTSE 100 up by more than 50 points, while pan-European Stoxx 600 share index rises 1.2%

The Guardian • Mar 4, 2026

ECB should sit tight on rates amid uncertain war fallout, Kazaks says

The European Central Bank should "sit tight" and keep interest rates ‌steady for now as the impact of the war in Iran remains uncertain, ECB policymaker Martins Kazaks told Reuters on Tuesday.

Reuters • Mar 3, 2026

Trump Threatens To Cut All Trade With Spain Over Iran War Dispute

President Donald Trump threatened to cut trade with Spain on Tuesday, claiming the country is not giving U.S. troops access to its military bases as the U.S. and Israel trade blows with Iran in the Middle East.

Forbes • Mar 3, 2026

Trump Threatens to Cut Off Trade With Spain Over Air Base Access

President Donald Trump said he directed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to “cut off all trade with Spain” after the country denied access to its military bases for his bombing campaign against Iran. Trump spoke Tuesday during a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House.

Bloomberg Markets and Finance • Mar 3, 2026

Upbeat European markets waver under turmoil in the Middle East

European financial markets are under strain as the air war in the Middle East revives concerns about an energy supply shock exacerbating inflation.

Reuters • Mar 2, 2026

European stocks to start the week lower as markets react to new Trump tariffs

European stocks are expected to start the week in negative territory as global markets react to U.S. President Donald Trump's latest global tariffs policy.

CNBC • Feb 23, 2026

Eurozone Government Bond Yields Edge Lower; German Ifo Data Eyed

Yields on eurozone government bonds edged lower, tracking moves in Treasurys amid uncertainty over tariff policies.

WSJ • Feb 23, 2026

European markets set to open higher as investors monitor U.S.-Iran tensions

European stocks are set to open higher on Friday as traders awaited more earnings reports, and monitored tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

CNBC • Feb 20, 2026

European stocks set to open mixed with earnings due from Nestle, Airbus

European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory on Thursday as investors await further earnings reports.

CNBC • Feb 19, 2026

European markets set to open lower as earnings remain in focus

European stocks are expected to open lower on Tuesday as investors keep an eye on earnings.

CNBC • Feb 17, 2026